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  Hi there,

Our final edition for the year contains information on all the latest happenings in Hong Kong.  Don't forget to try the recipe and enjoy the latest Lucky 8 travel tips.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
 

Best wishes,
HKTB



   
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Fast Five
 
Planning a trip to Hong Kong? Check out these handy tools:
1.    My Hong Kong Guide
2.    Phone and Tablet Apps 
3.    Map 
4.    E-Guidebooks 
5.    Virtual Tours 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Lucky 8

This month's Lucky 8 travelling tips have been provided by Enzina Scarcella, Marketing Manager - NSW & ACT, Flight Centre Ltd who is pictured here getting her mug shot taken at Grizzly Gulch, Hong Kong Disneyland!

1.'When in Hong Kong...'- what is your must-do local experience?

When I ever I travel I need to find out what the local delicacies are and try them all.  I had heard of gg waffles? so at the end of my trip

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New Year. New World- Hong Kong Countdown Celebrations
Are your clients in Hong Kong on New Year's Eve?  Join the throngs of cheering revellers along Hong Kong's waterfront and usher in 2014 with a world- class bang!
Victoria Harbour is the belle of the ball for Hong Kong's spectacular New Year countdown. A party atmosphere reigns supreme as an eight-minute pyromusical display lights up the skies above the iconic Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
 
 
 
Hong Kong Arts Festival 2014
Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) -- the pinnacle of Hong Kong's performing arts events -- showcases Asia's top talents alongside leading artists from around the world. The festival's broad spectrum of events pitches to a wide range of appetites, from the classical, to the avant-garde, to the electrifying.
 
Check out the full list of the Hong Kong Arts Festival performances here
 
 
 
Check out the wild side of Hong Kong! 
When Great Outdoors Hong Kong comes around, it's time to dust off your hiking boots and put on your backpacks. From now until 21 February 2014, this annual event allows you to discover the amazing great outdoors of Hong Kong with a series of guided hiking and cycling tours exploring Hong Kong's diverse outdoor attractions ?from the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China to spectacular cityscapes, remote beaches, rustic villages, serene islands, and historical and cultural landmarks.

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Did you know?

There are more than 200 varieties of dim sum in Hong Kong.

 
 
 
Your Guide to Hiking and Cycling in Hong Kong 
Exploring the great outdoors might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a trip to Hong Kong!  
For something, a little different, order your latest Hiking and Cycling in Hong Kong guide book.  Click here to order.  
 
 
 
Recipe
Fried Rice with Seafood and Crab Roe
This month's recipe has been provided by Towngas Cooking Centre in Hong Kong. Click here for more information on the various cooking classes on offer. 
 
 
 
In the event of a cold or sore throat... 
Drink herbal tea! Herbal tea is a quintessential part of Hong Kong life. Many herbal teas are said to expel heat from the body. 'Bitter 24 Varieties' Love Pea-Vine Tea and Mixed Herb Tea are just some of the more popular types, and are believed to help alleviate everything from bad breath to liver disease. 

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Ask an Expert
Dear HKTB,

Do shops and restaurants close during long public holidays such as Chinese New Year?

Best regards,
James


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Hong Kong Funny

This month's Hong Kong Funny comes from the Funny Side of Hong Kong's facebook page. For more funny photos, click here. 


 
 
 
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